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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 410.11 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 410.11 and 255.92 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 410.11 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/410.11 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 410.11 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 104,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,955.74/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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