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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 461.57 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 461.57 and 297.81 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 461.57 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/461.57 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 461.57 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 137,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,458.67/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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