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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 447.96 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 447.96 and 275.97 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 447.96 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/447.96 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 447.96 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 123,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,623.52/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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