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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 450.01 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 450.01 and 263.20 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 450.01 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/450.01 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 450.01 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 118,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,442.63/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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