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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.44 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.44 and 276.90 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.44 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.44 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.44 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 123,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,342.34/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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