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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 567.48 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 567.48 and 298 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 567.48 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/567.48 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 567.48 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 169,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,109.04/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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