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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 409.42 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 409.42 and 276.13 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 409.42 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/409.42 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 409.42 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 113,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,053.14/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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