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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 445.82 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 445.82 and 251.96 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 445.82 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/445.82 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 445.82 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 112,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,325.32/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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