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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 409.59 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 409.59 and 291.47 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 409.59 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/409.59 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 409.59 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 119,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,381.15/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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