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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 491.40 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 491.40 and 297.45 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 491.40 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/491.40 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 491.40 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 146,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,166.93/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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