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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 410.69 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 410.69 and 266.33 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 410.69 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/410.69 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 410.69 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 109,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,377.68/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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