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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 408 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 408 and 271.74 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 408 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/408 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 408 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 110,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,869.92/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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