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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 413.02 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 413.02 and 291.61 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 413.02 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/413.02 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 413.02 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 120,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,440.76/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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