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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 526.22 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 526.22 and 298.05 is: 411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 526.22 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/526.22 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 526.22 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 156,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,842.80/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.55

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