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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 444.84 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 444.84 and 261.92 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 444.84 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/444.84 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 444.84 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 116,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,512.49/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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