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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 444.99 and 281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 444.99 and 281.78 is: 421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 444.99 = 281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/444.99 = 281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 444.99 × 281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 125,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,389.28/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.60

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