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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.54 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.54 and 263.84 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.54 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.54 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.54 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 117,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,287.43/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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