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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.63, 487.69 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.63, 487.69 and 298.49 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 487.69 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/487.69 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 487.69 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 145,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,567.40/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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