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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 442.37 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 442.37 and 296.28 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 442.37 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/442.37 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 442.37 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 131,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,066.12/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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