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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 501.78 and 298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 501.78 and 298.43 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 501.78 = 298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/501.78 = 298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 501.78 × 298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 149,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,746.21/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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