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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 410.79 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 410.79 and 253.53 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 410.79 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/410.79 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 410.79 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 104,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,148.54/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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