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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 537.64 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 537.64 and 297.20 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 537.64 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/537.64 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 537.64 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 159,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,786.61/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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