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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 410.27 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 410.27 and 258.56 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 410.27 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/410.27 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 410.27 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 106,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,077.61/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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