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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 444.64 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 444.64 and 258 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 444.64 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/444.64 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 444.64 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 114,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,717.12/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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