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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 410.76 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 410.76 and 264.63 is: 364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 410.76 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/410.76 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 410.76 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 108,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.42/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.39

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