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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 443.95 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 443.95 and 268.52 is: 400.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 443.95 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/443.95 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 443.95 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 119,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,206.56/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.46

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