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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 412.66 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 412.66 and 298.76 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 412.66 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/412.66 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 412.66 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 123,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,286.30/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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