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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 445.41 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 445.41 and 275.63 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 445.41 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/445.41 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 445.41 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 122,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,766.13/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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