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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 412.02 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 412.02 and 265.80 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 412.02 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/412.02 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 412.02 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 109,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,514.92/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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