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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 444.11 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 444.11 and 270.69 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 444.11 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/444.11 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 444.11 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 120,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,214.78/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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