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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 441.73 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 441.73 and 283.25 is: 421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 441.73 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/441.73 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 441.73 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 125,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,119.00/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.88

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