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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 411.21 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 411.21 and 291.66 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 411.21 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/411.21 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 411.21 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 119,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,931.45/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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