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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 410.86 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 410.86 and 258.67 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 410.86 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/410.86 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 410.86 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 106,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,277.16/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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