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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 549.88 and 298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 549.88 and 298.66 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 549.88 = 298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/549.88 = 298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 549.88 × 298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 164,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,227.16/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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