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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.64, 555.30 and 298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.64, 555.30 and 298.34 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.64 : 555.30 = 298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.64/555.30 = 298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.64x = 555.30 × 298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.64x = 165,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,668.20/370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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