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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 409.39 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 409.39 and 252.99 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 409.39 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/409.39 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 409.39 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 103,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,570.94/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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