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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 408.94 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 408.94 and 290.58 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 408.94 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/408.94 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 408.94 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 118,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,829.79/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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