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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 409.71 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 409.71 and 250.58 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 409.71 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/409.71 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 409.71 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 102,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,665.13/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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