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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.13 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.13 and 254.07 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.13 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.13 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.13 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 104,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,201.73/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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