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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 410.45 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 410.45 and 253.46 is: 349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 410.45 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/410.45 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 410.45 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 104,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,029.34/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.26

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