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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 447.30 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 447.30 and 274.02 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 447.30 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/447.30 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 447.30 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 122,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,569.15/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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