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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 447.05 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 447.05 and 291.20 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 447.05 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/447.05 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 447.05 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 130,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,177.27/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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