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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 407.99 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 407.99 and 251.67 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 407.99 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/407.99 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 407.99 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 102,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,679.59/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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