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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 408.29 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 408.29 and 289.53 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 408.29 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/408.29 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 408.29 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 118,210.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,210.76/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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