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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 409.01 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 409.01 and 286.88 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 409.01 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/409.01 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 409.01 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 117,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,336.79/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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