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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 443.88 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 443.88 and 277.44 is: 413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 443.88 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/443.88 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 443.88 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 123,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,150.07/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.81

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