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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 411.06 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 411.06 and 281.32 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 411.06 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/411.06 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 411.06 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 115,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,639.40/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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