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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 409.82 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 409.82 and 252.60 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 409.82 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/409.82 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 409.82 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 103,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,520.53/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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