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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 411.12 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 411.12 and 290.98 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 411.12 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/411.12 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 411.12 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 119,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,626.24/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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