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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 410.16 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 410.16 and 274.97 is: 378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 410.16 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/410.16 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 410.16 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 112,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,781.70/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.39

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