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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.72 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.72 and 266.76 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.72 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.72 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.72 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 118,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,633.51/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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