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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 444.72 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 444.72 and 271.34 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 444.72 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/444.72 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 444.72 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 120,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,670.32/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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