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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 447.26 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 447.26 and 252.92 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 447.26 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/447.26 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 447.26 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 113,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,121.00/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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