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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 408.96 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 408.96 and 274.86 is: 378.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 408.96 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/408.96 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 408.96 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 112,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,406.75/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.24

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