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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.65, 410.39 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.65, 410.39 and 260.15 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.65 : 410.39 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.65/410.39 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.65x = 410.39 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.65x = 106,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,761.66/297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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