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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 407.72 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 407.72 and 254.58 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 407.72 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/407.72 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 407.72 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 103,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,796.08/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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