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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 412.91 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 412.91 and 262.20 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 412.91 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/412.91 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 412.91 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 108,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,265.00/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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