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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 444.51 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 444.51 and 293.04 is: 437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 444.51 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/444.51 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 444.51 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 130,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,259.21/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.13

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