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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 408.06 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 408.06 and 252.48 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 408.06 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/408.06 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 408.06 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 103,026.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,026.99/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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