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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 447.55 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 447.55 and 257.66 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 447.55 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/447.55 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 447.55 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 115,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,316.21/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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