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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 548.10 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 548.10 and 298.80 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 548.10 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/548.10 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 548.10 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 163,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,772.28/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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