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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 409.52 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 409.52 and 262.41 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 409.52 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/409.52 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 409.52 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 107,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,461.26/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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