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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 410.84 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 410.84 and 260.17 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 410.84 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/410.84 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 410.84 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 106,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,888.24/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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