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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 536.32 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 536.32 and 297.12 is: 446.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 536.32 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/536.32 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 536.32 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 159,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,351.40/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.04

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