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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 412.68 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 412.68 and 263.32 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 412.68 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/412.68 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 412.68 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 108,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,666.90/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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