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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 445.65 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 445.65 and 287.35 is: 430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 445.65 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/445.65 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 445.65 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 128,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,056.95/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.34

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