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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 409.34 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 409.34 and 208.49 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 409.34 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/409.34 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 409.34 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 85,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,341.77/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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