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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.68 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.68 and 275.13 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.68 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.68 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.68 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 112,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,715.26/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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