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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 526.05 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 526.05 and 298.32 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 526.05 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/526.05 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 526.05 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 156,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,931.24/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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