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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 410.84 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 410.84 and 293.82 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 410.84 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/410.84 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 410.84 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 120,713.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,713.01/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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