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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 408.85 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 408.85 and 252.60 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 408.85 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/408.85 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 408.85 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 103,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,275.51/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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