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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 444.83 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 444.83 and 258.90 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 444.83 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/444.83 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 444.83 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 115,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,166.49/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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