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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 445.52 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 445.52 and 269.97 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 445.52 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/445.52 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 445.52 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 120,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,274.52/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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