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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 410.30 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 410.30 and 291.90 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 410.30 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/410.30 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 410.30 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 119,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,766.57/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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