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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 444.11 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 444.11 and 290.26 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 444.11 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/444.11 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 444.11 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 128,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,907.37/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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