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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.35, 544.49 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.35, 544.49 and 298.80 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.35 : 544.49 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.35/544.49 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.35x = 544.49 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.35x = 162,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,692.12/363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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