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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 415.68 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 415.68 and 296.56 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 415.68 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/415.68 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 415.68 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 123,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,274.06/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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