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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 449.48 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 449.48 and 272.99 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 449.48 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/449.48 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 449.48 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 122,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,699.93/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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