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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 444.98 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 444.98 and 260.66 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 444.98 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/444.98 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 444.98 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 115,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,988.49/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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