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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.79, 447.78 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.79, 447.78 and 262.13 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.79 : 447.78 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.79/447.78 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.79x = 447.78 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.79x = 117,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,374.33/298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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