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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 412.45 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 412.45 and 283.17 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 412.45 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/412.45 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 412.45 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 116,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,795.14/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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