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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 433.04 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 433.04 and 296.75 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 433.04 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/433.04 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 433.04 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 128,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,504.62/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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