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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 498.14 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 498.14 and 298.92 is: 412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 498.14 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/498.14 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 498.14 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 148,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,904.01/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.11

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