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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 538.34 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 538.34 and 298.01 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 538.34 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/538.34 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 538.34 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 160,426.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,426.52/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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