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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.84, 495.92 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.84, 495.92 and 297.68 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.84 : 495.92 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.84/495.92 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.84x = 495.92 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.84x = 147,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,623.73/359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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