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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 447.05 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 447.05 and 252.65 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 447.05 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/447.05 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 447.05 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 112,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,943.68/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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