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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 414.76 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 414.76 and 295.57 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 414.76 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/414.76 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 414.76 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 122,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,590.61/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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