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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 443.78 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 443.78 and 264.44 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 443.78 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/443.78 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 443.78 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 117,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,353.18/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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