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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 411.56 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 411.56 and 259.17 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 411.56 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/411.56 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 411.56 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 106,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,660.65/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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