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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 564.19 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 564.19 and 297.58 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 564.19 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/564.19 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 564.19 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 167,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,891.66/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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