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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 489.02 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 489.02 and 298.53 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 489.02 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/489.02 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 489.02 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 145,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,985.65/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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