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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.38 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.38 and 263.34 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.38 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.38 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.38 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 108,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,331.49/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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