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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 411.36 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 411.36 and 265.86 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 411.36 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/411.36 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 411.36 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 109,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,364.17/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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