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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 411.66 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 411.66 and 268.38 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 411.66 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/411.66 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 411.66 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 110,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,481.31/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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