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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 407.67 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 407.67 and 273.48 is: 375.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 407.67 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/407.67 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 407.67 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 111,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,489.77/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.32

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