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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.60, 411.66 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.60, 411.66 and 254.92 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.60 : 411.66 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.60/411.66 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.60x = 411.66 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.60x = 104,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,940.37/298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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