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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.32 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.32 and 298.32 is: 447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.32 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.32 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.32 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 162,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,381.54/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.18

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