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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 410.31 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 410.31 and 256.06 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 410.31 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/410.31 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 410.31 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 105,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,063.98/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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