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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.58 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.58 and 298.25 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.58 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.58 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.58 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 164,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,210.49/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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