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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 409.68 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 409.68 and 277.86 is: 384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 409.68 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/409.68 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 409.68 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 113,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,833.68/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.52

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