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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.81, 445.31 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.81, 445.31 and 262.79 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.81 : 445.31 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.81/445.31 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.81x = 445.31 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.81x = 117,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,023.01/296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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