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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 411.56 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 411.56 and 267.01 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 411.56 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/411.56 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 411.56 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 109,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,890.64/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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