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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 415.71 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 415.71 and 297.44 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 415.71 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/415.71 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 415.71 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 123,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,648.78/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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