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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.77 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.77 and 290.03 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.77 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.77 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.77 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 129,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,286.67/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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