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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 410.40 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 410.40 and 269.28 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 410.40 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/410.40 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 410.40 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 110,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512.51/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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