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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.70, 554.21 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.70, 554.21 and 297 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.70 : 554.21 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.70/554.21 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.70x = 554.21 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.70x = 164,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,598.89/401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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