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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 410.72 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 410.72 and 260.52 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 410.72 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/410.72 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 410.72 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 107,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,000.77/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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