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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.93 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.93 and 294.21 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.93 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.93 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.93 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 121,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,193.93/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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