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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 447.85 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 447.85 and 276.18 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 447.85 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/447.85 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 447.85 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 123,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,687.21/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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