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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 502.34 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 502.34 and 298.13 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 502.34 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/502.34 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 502.34 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 149,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,758.62/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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