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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.14 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.14 and 277.32 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.14 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.14 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.14 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 123,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,446.22/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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