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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.85, 410.01 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.85, 410.01 and 269.51 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.85 : 410.01 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.85/410.01 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.85x = 410.01 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.85x = 110,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,499.75/296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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