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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.18 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.18 and 274.88 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.18 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.18 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.18 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 122,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,371.08/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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