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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 526.68 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 526.68 and 298.88 is: 412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 526.68 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/526.68 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 526.68 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 157,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,414.12/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.29

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