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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 411.12 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 411.12 and 254.04 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 411.12 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/411.12 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 411.12 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 104,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,440.92/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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