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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 411.84 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 411.84 and 261.84 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 411.84 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/411.84 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 411.84 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 107,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,836.19/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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