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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.16 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.16 and 269.56 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.16 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.16 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.16 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 110,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,562.73/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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