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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 410.46 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 410.46 and 294.12 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 410.46 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/410.46 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 410.46 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 120,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,724.50/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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