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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 444.64 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 444.64 and 263.52 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 444.64 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/444.64 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 444.64 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 117,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,171.53/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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