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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 443.52 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 443.52 and 266.48 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 443.52 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/443.52 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 443.52 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 118,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,186.99/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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