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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 448.17 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 448.17 and 276.90 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 448.17 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/448.17 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 448.17 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 124,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,098.27/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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