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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 444.83 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 444.83 and 256.77 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 444.83 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/444.83 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 444.83 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 114,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,217.72/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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