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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.48 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.48 and 298.32 is: 446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.48 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.48 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.48 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 165,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,710.79/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.90

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