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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.43, 411.89 and 279.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.43, 411.89 and 279.91 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.43 : 411.89 = 279.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.43/411.89 = 279.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.43x = 411.89 × 279.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.43x = 115,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,288.93/298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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