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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 409.35 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 409.35 and 251.75 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 409.35 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/409.35 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 409.35 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 103,053.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,053.86/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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