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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 410.78 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 410.78 and 298.04 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 410.78 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/410.78 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 410.78 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 122,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,427.56/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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