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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 412.49 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 412.49 and 295.65 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 412.49 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/412.49 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 412.49 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 121,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,953.41/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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