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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 606.24 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 606.24 and 297.04 is: 444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 606.24 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/606.24 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 606.24 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 180,077.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,077.53/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.24

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