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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 541.24 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 541.24 and 298.84 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 541.24 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/541.24 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 541.24 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 161,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,744.16/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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