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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 446.60 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 446.60 and 267.44 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 446.60 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/446.60 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 446.60 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 119,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,437.14/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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