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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 538.22 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 538.22 and 297.32 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 538.22 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/538.22 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 538.22 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 160,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,019.39/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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