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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.89, 544.34 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.89, 544.34 and 298.63 is: 447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.89 : 544.34 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.89/544.34 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.89x = 544.34 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.89x = 162,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,556.25/362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.95

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