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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 444.50 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 444.50 and 254.09 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 444.50 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/444.50 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 444.50 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 112,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,939.51/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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