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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 411.68 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 411.68 and 292.90 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 411.68 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/411.68 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 411.68 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 120,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,581.07/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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