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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 449.44 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 449.44 and 268.75 is: 404.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 449.44 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/449.44 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 449.44 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 120,787
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,787/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.59

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