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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 507.66 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 507.66 and 298.15 is: 411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 507.66 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/507.66 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 507.66 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 151,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,355.81/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.28

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