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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 540.72 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 540.72 and 297.28 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 540.72 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/540.72 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 540.72 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 160,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,745.24/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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