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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 539.48 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 539.48 and 297.04 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 539.48 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/539.48 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 539.48 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 160,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,247.14/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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