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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 412.25 and 292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 412.25 and 292.25 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 412.25 = 292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/412.25 = 292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 412.25 × 292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 120,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,476.54/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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