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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 444.68 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 444.68 and 265.04 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 444.68 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/444.68 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 444.68 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 117,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,857.99/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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