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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.75 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.75 and 297.39 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.75 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.75 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.75 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 161,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,408.42/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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