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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 444.13 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 444.13 and 279.40 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 444.13 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/444.13 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 444.13 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 124,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,089.92/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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