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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 409.39 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 409.39 and 255.88 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 409.39 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/409.39 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 409.39 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 104,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,754.71/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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