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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 410.96 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 410.96 and 280.37 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 410.96 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/410.96 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 410.96 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 115,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,217.40/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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