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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 443.43 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 443.43 and 271.53 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 443.43 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/443.43 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 443.43 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 120,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,404.55/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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