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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 411.03 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 411.03 and 276.36 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 411.03 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/411.03 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 411.03 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 113,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,592.25/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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