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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 544.68 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 544.68 and 298.19 is: 446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 544.68 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/544.68 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 544.68 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 162,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,415.41/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.23

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