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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.17, 496.84 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.17, 496.84 and 297.63 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.17 : 496.84 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.17/496.84 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.17x = 496.84 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.17x = 147,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,874.49/360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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