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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 409.85 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 409.85 and 292.59 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 409.85 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/409.85 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 409.85 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 119,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,916.55/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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