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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 412.85 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 412.85 and 291.24 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 412.85 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/412.85 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 412.85 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 120,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238.43/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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