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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 408.49 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 408.49 and 261.88 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 408.49 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/408.49 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 408.49 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 106,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,977.46/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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