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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 444.12 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 444.12 and 256.72 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 444.12 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/444.12 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 444.12 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 114,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,014.49/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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