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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 449.39 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 449.39 and 252.74 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 449.39 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/449.39 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 449.39 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 113,575.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,575.32/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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