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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 445.50 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 445.50 and 274.73 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 445.50 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/445.50 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 445.50 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 122,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,389.99/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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