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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 447.98 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 447.98 and 273.31 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 447.98 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/447.98 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 447.98 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 122,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,437.41/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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