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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 446.31 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 446.31 and 263.69 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 446.31 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/446.31 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 446.31 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 117,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,687.48/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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