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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.74, 540.66 and 298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.74, 540.66 and 298.33 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.74 : 540.66 = 298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.74/540.66 = 298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.74x = 540.66 × 298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.74x = 161,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,295.10/391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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