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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 408.94 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 408.94 and 269.36 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 408.94 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/408.94 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 408.94 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 110,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,152.08/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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