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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 410.45 and 257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 410.45 and 257.24 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 410.45 = 257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/410.45 = 257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 410.45 × 257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 105,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,580.82/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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