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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 408.21 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 408.21 and 289.78 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 408.21 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/408.21 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 408.21 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 118,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,290.07/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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