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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 483.60 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 483.60 and 298.24 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 483.60 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/483.60 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 483.60 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 144,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,228.86/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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