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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 488.43 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 488.43 and 298.98 is: 412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 488.43 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/488.43 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 488.43 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 146,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,030.80/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.03

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