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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 408.38 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 408.38 and 255.74 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 408.38 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/408.38 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 408.38 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 104,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,435.78/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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