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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 444 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 444 and 260.10 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 444 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/444 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 444 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 115,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,484.40/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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