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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.30, 541.80 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.30, 541.80 and 298.04 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.30 : 541.80 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.30/541.80 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.30x = 541.80 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.30x = 161,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,478.07/392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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