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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 408 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 408 and 290.78 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 408 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/408 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 408 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 118,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,638.24/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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