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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 407.70 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 407.70 and 254.58 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 407.70 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/407.70 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 407.70 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 103,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,792.27/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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