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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 446.76 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 446.76 and 290 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 446.76 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/446.76 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 446.76 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 129,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,560.40/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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