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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 545.24 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 545.24 and 298.58 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 545.24 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/545.24 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 545.24 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 162,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,793.54/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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