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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 411.04 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 411.04 and 266.58 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 411.04 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/411.04 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 411.04 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 109,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,575.04/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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