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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.55, 556.35 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.55, 556.35 and 298.08 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.55 : 556.35 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.55/556.35 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.55x = 556.35 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.55x = 165,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,836.81/371.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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