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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 444.25 and 256.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 444.25 and 256.33 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 444.25 = 256.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/444.25 = 256.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 444.25 × 256.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 113,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,874.60/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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