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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 410.04 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 410.04 and 258.32 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 410.04 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/410.04 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 410.04 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 105,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,919.48/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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