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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 444.15 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 444.15 and 271.49 is: 406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 444.15 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/444.15 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 444.15 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 120,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,580.06/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.36

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