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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 545.40 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 545.40 and 298.96 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 545.40 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/545.40 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 545.40 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 163,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,052.78/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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