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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.60 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.60 and 260.60 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.60 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.60 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.60 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 116,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,644.56/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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