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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 412.02 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 412.02 and 289.62 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 412.02 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/412.02 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 412.02 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 119,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,329.23/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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