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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 445.97 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 445.97 and 263.08 is: 394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 445.97 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/445.97 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 445.97 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 117,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,325.79/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.90

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