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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 408.58 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 408.58 and 252.39 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 408.58 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/408.58 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 408.58 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 103,121.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,121.51/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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