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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 411.56 and 294.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 411.56 and 294.43 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 411.56 = 294.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/411.56 = 294.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 411.56 × 294.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 121,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,175.61/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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