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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 409.08 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 409.08 and 261.94 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 409.08 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/409.08 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 409.08 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 107,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,154.42/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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