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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 447.09 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 447.09 and 254.35 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 447.09 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/447.09 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 447.09 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 113,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,717.34/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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