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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 410.04 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 410.04 and 269.61 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 410.04 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/410.04 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 410.04 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 110,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,550.88/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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