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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 411.50 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 411.50 and 254.54 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 411.50 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/411.50 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 411.50 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 104,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,743.21/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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