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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 411.66 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 411.66 and 293.64 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 411.66 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/411.66 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 411.66 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 120,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,879.84/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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