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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 445.35 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 445.35 and 277.83 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 445.35 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/445.35 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 445.35 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 123,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,731.07/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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