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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 408.46 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 408.46 and 252.40 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 408.46 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/408.46 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 408.46 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 103,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,095.30/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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