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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410.76 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410.76 and 294.18 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410.76 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410.76 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410.76 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 120,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,837.38/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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