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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 447.54 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 447.54 and 259.79 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 447.54 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/447.54 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 447.54 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 116,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,266.42/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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