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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 498.22 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 498.22 and 298.63 is: 411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 498.22 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/498.22 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 498.22 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 148,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,783.44/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.95

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