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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.92 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.92 and 298.17 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.92 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.92 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.92 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 166,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,056.84/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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