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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.42 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.42 and 276.92 is: 415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.42 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.42 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.42 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 123,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,345.71/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.36

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