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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 537.72 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 537.72 and 298.42 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 537.72 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/537.72 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 537.72 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 160,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,466.40/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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