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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 561.66 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 561.66 and 298.23 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 561.66 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/561.66 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 561.66 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 167,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,499.56/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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