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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 409.96 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 409.96 and 273.85 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 409.96 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/409.96 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 409.96 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 112,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,267.55/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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