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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 444.66 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 444.66 and 273.25 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 444.66 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/444.66 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 444.66 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 121,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,503.35/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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