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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 447.73 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 447.73 and 274.06 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 447.73 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/447.73 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 447.73 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 122,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,703.50/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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