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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 410.08 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 410.08 and 255.84 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 410.08 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/410.08 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 410.08 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 104,914.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,914.87/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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