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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 408.54 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 408.54 and 275.44 is: 379.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 408.54 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/408.54 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 408.54 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 112,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528.26/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.86

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