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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.43 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.43 and 277.41 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.43 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.43 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.43 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 114,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,134.80/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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