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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.73, 445.99 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.73, 445.99 and 263.58 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.73 : 445.99 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.73/445.99 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.73x = 445.99 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.73x = 117,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,552.73/297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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