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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 445.98 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 445.98 and 262.31 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 445.98 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/445.98 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 445.98 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 116,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,986.13/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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