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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 502.17 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 502.17 and 298.46 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 502.17 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/502.17 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 502.17 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 149,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877.66/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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