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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.92 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.92 and 263.04 is: 394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.92 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.92 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.92 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 117,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.80/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.14

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