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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 525.77 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 525.77 and 298.48 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 525.77 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/525.77 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 525.77 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 156,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,929.02/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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