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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.61, 441.24 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.61, 441.24 and 297.74 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.61 : 441.24 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.61/441.24 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.61x = 441.24 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.61x = 131,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,374.80/319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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