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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 411.07 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 411.07 and 260.65 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 411.07 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/411.07 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 411.07 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 107,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,145.40/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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