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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 448.10 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 448.10 and 260.57 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 448.10 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/448.10 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 448.10 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 116,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,761.42/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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