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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 497.83 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 497.83 and 298.65 is: 411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 497.83 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/497.83 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 497.83 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 148,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,676.93/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.82

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