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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 444.84 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 444.84 and 274.36 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 444.84 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/444.84 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 444.84 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 122,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,046.30/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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