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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 409.83 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 409.83 and 273.75 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 409.83 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/409.83 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 409.83 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 112,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,190.96/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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