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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 444.49 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 444.49 and 267.71 is: 401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 444.49 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/444.49 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 444.49 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 118,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,994.86/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.65

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