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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 410.57 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 410.57 and 266.24 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 410.57 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/410.57 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 410.57 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 109,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,306.77/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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