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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 409.23 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 409.23 and 274.47 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 409.23 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/409.23 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 409.23 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 112,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,321.36/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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