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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 409.59 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 409.59 and 247.55 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 409.59 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/409.59 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 409.59 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 101,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,394.00/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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