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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 411.08 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 411.08 and 271.35 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 411.08 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/411.08 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 411.08 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 111,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,545.20/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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