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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 446.79 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 446.79 and 270.84 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 446.79 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/446.79 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 446.79 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 121,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,008.60/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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