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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444.72 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444.72 and 274.88 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444.72 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444.72 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444.72 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 122,244.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,244.63/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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