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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.73, 500.27 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.73, 500.27 and 297.12 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.73 : 500.27 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.73/500.27 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.73x = 500.27 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.73x = 148,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,638.74/362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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