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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 442.77 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 442.77 and 265.97 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 442.77 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/442.77 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 442.77 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 117,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,763.54/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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