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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 412.02 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 412.02 and 278.01 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 412.02 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/412.02 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 412.02 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 114,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545.68/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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