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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 409.62 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 409.62 and 278.44 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 409.62 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/409.62 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 409.62 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 114,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,054.59/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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