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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.19 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.19 and 265.32 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.19 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.19 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.19 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 109,096.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,096.27/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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