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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 411.36 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 411.36 and 263 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 411.36 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/411.36 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 411.36 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 108,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,187.68/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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