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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.01, 445.98 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.01, 445.98 and 292.69 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.01 : 445.98 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.01/445.98 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.01x = 445.98 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.01x = 130,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,533.89/297.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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