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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 436.59 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 436.59 and 297.95 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 436.59 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/436.59 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 436.59 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 130,079.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,079.81/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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