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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 444.78 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 444.78 and 245.76 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 444.78 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/444.78 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 444.78 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 109,309.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,309.13/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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