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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 412.02 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 412.02 and 276.52 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 412.02 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/412.02 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 412.02 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 113,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,931.77/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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