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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 563.54 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 563.54 and 298.16 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 563.54 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/563.54 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 563.54 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 168,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,025.09/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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