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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 411.65 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 411.65 and 269.17 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 411.65 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/411.65 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 411.65 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 110,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,803.83/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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