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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.47 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.47 and 297.20 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.47 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.47 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.47 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 161,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,222.08/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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