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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 411.87 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 411.87 and 254.37 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 411.87 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/411.87 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 411.87 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 104,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,767.37/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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