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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 410.87 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 410.87 and 291.25 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 410.87 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/410.87 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 410.87 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 119,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,662.38/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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