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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 411.28 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 411.28 and 254.88 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 411.28 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/411.28 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 411.28 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 104,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,827.05/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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