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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 537.25 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 537.25 and 297.73 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 537.25 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/537.25 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 537.25 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 159,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,955.44/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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