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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 507.89 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 507.89 and 298.23 is: 411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 507.89 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/507.89 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 507.89 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 151,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,468.78/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.76

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