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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 446.29 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 446.29 and 260.72 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 446.29 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/446.29 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 446.29 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 116,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356.73/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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