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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.11 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.11 and 263.50 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.11 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.11 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.11 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 117,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,550.72/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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