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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 537 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 537 and 297.56 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 537 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/537 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 537 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 159,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,789.72/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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