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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 492.12 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 492.12 and 297.60 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 492.12 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/492.12 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 492.12 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 146,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,454.91/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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