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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 445.35 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 445.35 and 251.82 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 445.35 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/445.35 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 445.35 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 112,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,148.04/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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