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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 524.76 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 524.76 and 298.24 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 524.76 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/524.76 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 524.76 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 156,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,504.42/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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