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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 447.09 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 447.09 and 264.06 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 447.09 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/447.09 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 447.09 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 118,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,058.59/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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