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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 410.65 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 410.65 and 253.90 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 410.65 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/410.65 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 410.65 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 104,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,264.04/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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