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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 488.43 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 488.43 and 298.38 is: 412.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 488.43 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/488.43 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 488.43 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 145,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,737.74/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.46

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