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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 526.01 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 526.01 and 298.98 is: 411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 526.01 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/526.01 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 526.01 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 157,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,264.97/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.68

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