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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 407.89 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 407.89 and 290.07 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 407.89 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/407.89 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 407.89 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 118,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,316.65/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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