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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 487.62 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 487.62 and 298.62 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 487.62 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/487.62 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 487.62 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 145,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,613.08/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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