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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 572.94 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 572.94 and 298.62 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 572.94 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/572.94 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 572.94 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 171,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,091.34/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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