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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 526.60 and 298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 526.60 and 298.34 is: 411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 526.60 = 298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/526.60 = 298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 526.60 × 298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 157,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,105.56/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.95

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