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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 441.99 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 441.99 and 293.58 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 441.99 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/441.99 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 441.99 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 129,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,759.42/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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