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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 410.22 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 410.22 and 258.38 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 410.22 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/410.22 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 410.22 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 105,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,992.64/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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