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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 565.50 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 565.50 and 297.76 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 565.50 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/565.50 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 565.50 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 168,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,383.28/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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