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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 410.76 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 410.76 and 287.32 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 410.76 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/410.76 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 410.76 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 118,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,019.56/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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