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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 408.92 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 408.92 and 273.20 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 408.92 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/408.92 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 408.92 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 111,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,713.53/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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