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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 447.05 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 447.05 and 255.04 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 447.05 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/447.05 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 447.05 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 114,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,015.15/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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