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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 445.85 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 445.85 and 282.75 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 445.85 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/445.85 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 445.85 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 126,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,064.09/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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