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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 484.08 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 484.08 and 298.72 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 484.08 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/484.08 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 484.08 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 144,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,604.38/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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