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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 544.68 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 544.68 and 298.20 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 544.68 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/544.68 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 544.68 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 162,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,423.58/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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