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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 411.04 and 288.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 411.04 and 288.02 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 411.04 = 288.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/411.04 = 288.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 411.04 × 288.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 118,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,385.69/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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