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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 411.06 and 276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 411.06 and 276.13 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 411.06 = 276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/411.06 = 276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 411.06 × 276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 113,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,506.00/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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