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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 410.76 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 410.76 and 256.57 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 410.76 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/410.76 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 410.76 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 105,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,388.69/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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