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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 445.12 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 445.12 and 266.41 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 445.12 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/445.12 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 445.12 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 118,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,584.42/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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