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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 442.94 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 442.94 and 276.48 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 442.94 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/442.94 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 442.94 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 122,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,462.67/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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