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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 555.52 and 298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 555.52 and 298.66 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 555.52 = 298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/555.52 = 298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 555.52 × 298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 165,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,911.60/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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