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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 426.33 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 426.33 and 297.63 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 426.33 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/426.33 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 426.33 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 126,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,888.60/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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