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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 408.70 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 408.70 and 272.16 is: 374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 408.70 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/408.70 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 408.70 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 111,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,230.60/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.81

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