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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 508.48 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 508.48 and 298.74 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 508.48 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/508.48 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 508.48 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 151,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,901.61/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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