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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 410.55 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 410.55 and 293.21 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 410.55 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/410.55 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 410.55 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 120,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,377.37/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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