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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 406.62 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 406.62 and 273.78 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 406.62 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/406.62 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 406.62 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 111,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,324.42/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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