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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 409.53 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 409.53 and 271.56 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 409.53 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/409.53 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 409.53 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 111,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,211.97/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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