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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 500.58 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 500.58 and 297.07 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 500.58 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/500.58 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 500.58 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 148,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,706.05/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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