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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 444.42 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 444.42 and 279.81 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 444.42 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/444.42 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 444.42 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 124,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,355.88/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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