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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.58, 420.80 and 298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.58, 420.80 and 298.77 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.58 : 420.80 = 298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.58/420.80 = 298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.58x = 420.80 × 298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.58x = 125,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,720.92/305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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