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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 445.03 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 445.03 and 265.30 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 445.03 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/445.03 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 445.03 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 118,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,066.46/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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