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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.03, 408.98 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.03, 408.98 and 259.97 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.03 : 408.98 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.03/408.98 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.03x = 408.98 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.03x = 106,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,319.19/297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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