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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 541.60 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 541.60 and 297.60 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 541.60 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/541.60 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 541.60 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 161,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,180.16/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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