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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 415.37 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 415.37 and 297.51 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 415.37 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/415.37 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 415.37 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 123,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,574.65/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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