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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 445.98 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 445.98 and 264.99 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 445.98 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/445.98 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 445.98 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 118,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,180.24/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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