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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 554.78 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 554.78 and 298.04 is: 446.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 554.78 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/554.78 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 554.78 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 165,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,346.63/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.74

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