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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 434.65 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 434.65 and 296.96 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 434.65 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/434.65 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 434.65 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 129,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,072.18/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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