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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.87 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.87 and 269.97 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.87 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.87 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.87 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 120,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,911.46/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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