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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.33, 507.67 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.33, 507.67 and 298.13 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.33 : 507.67 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.33/507.67 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.33x = 507.67 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.33x = 151,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,348.37/368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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