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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 411.81 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 411.81 and 291.48 is: 403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 411.81 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/411.81 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 411.81 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 120,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,034.38/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.83

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