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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.11 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.11 and 262.49 is: 392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.11 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.11 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.11 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 117,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,099.41/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.78

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