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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.21, 578.08 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.21, 578.08 and 298.74 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.21 : 578.08 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.21/578.08 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.21x = 578.08 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.21x = 172,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,695.62/385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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