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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 445.52 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 445.52 and 274.36 is: 411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 445.52 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/445.52 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 445.52 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 122,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,232.87/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.70

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