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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 408.74 and 254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 408.74 and 254.55 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 408.74 = 254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/408.74 = 254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 408.74 × 254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 104,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,045.16/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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