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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 444.54 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 444.54 and 274.10 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 444.54 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/444.54 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 444.54 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 121,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,848.41/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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