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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 409.87 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 409.87 and 265.73 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 409.87 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/409.87 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 409.87 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 108,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,916.44/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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