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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 411.24 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 411.24 and 253.56 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 411.24 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/411.24 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 411.24 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 104,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,274.01/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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