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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 410.40 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 410.40 and 269.40 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 410.40 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/410.40 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 410.40 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 110,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,561.76/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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