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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 412.39 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 412.39 and 267.52 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 412.39 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/412.39 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 412.39 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 110,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,322.57/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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