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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 409.57 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 409.57 and 290.77 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 409.57 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/409.57 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 409.57 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 119,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,087.17/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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