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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 414.08 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 414.08 and 291.70 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 414.08 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/414.08 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 414.08 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 120,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,787.29/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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