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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.40, 408.96 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.40, 408.96 and 259.56 is: 358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.40 : 408.96 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.40/408.96 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.40x = 408.96 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.40x = 106,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,149.66/296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.13

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