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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 413.48 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 413.48 and 287.50 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 413.48 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/413.48 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 413.48 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 118,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,875.15/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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