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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 410.49 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 410.49 and 279.68 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 410.49 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/410.49 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 410.49 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 114,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,803.79/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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