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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 408.38 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 408.38 and 290.16 is: 399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 408.38 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/408.38 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 408.38 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 118,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,495.54/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.62

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