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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 526.05 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 526.05 and 298.35 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 526.05 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/526.05 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 526.05 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 156,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,947.02/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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