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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.74 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.74 and 253.08 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.74 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.74 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.74 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 113,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,314.04/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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