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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 496.35 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 496.35 and 297.84 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 496.35 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/496.35 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 496.35 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 147,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,832.88/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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