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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 444.12 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 444.12 and 266.82 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 444.12 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/444.12 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 444.12 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 118,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,500.10/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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