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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 409.78 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 409.78 and 277.66 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 409.78 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/409.78 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 409.78 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 113,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,780.37/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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