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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 444.39 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 444.39 and 262.41 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 444.39 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/444.39 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 444.39 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 116,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,612.38/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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