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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 410.40 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 410.40 and 275.12 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 410.40 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/410.40 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 410.40 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 112,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,909.25/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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