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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 411.78 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 411.78 and 267.76 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 411.78 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/411.78 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 411.78 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 110,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,258.21/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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