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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 537.68 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 537.68 and 297.60 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 537.68 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/537.68 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 537.68 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 160,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,013.57/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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