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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 410.91 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 410.91 and 268.54 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 410.91 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/410.91 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 410.91 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 110,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,345.77/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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