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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 445.59 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 445.59 and 272.07 is: 407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 445.59 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/445.59 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 445.59 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 121,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,231.42/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.57

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