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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 410.26 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 410.26 and 273.70 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 410.26 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/410.26 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 410.26 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 112,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,288.16/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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