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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 539.93 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 539.93 and 298.46 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 539.93 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/539.93 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 539.93 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 161,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,149.60/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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