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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 408.12 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 408.12 and 283.94 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 408.12 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/408.12 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 408.12 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 115,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,881.59/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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