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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 411.03 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 411.03 and 292.11 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 411.03 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/411.03 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 411.03 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 120,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,065.97/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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