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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 550.82 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 550.82 and 298.81 is: 448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 550.82 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/550.82 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 550.82 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 164,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,590.52/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.33

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