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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.59, 562.29 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.59, 562.29 and 298.05 is: 447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.59 : 562.29 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.59/562.29 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.59x = 562.29 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.59x = 167,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,590.53/374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.40

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