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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 501.18 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 501.18 and 297.58 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 501.18 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/501.18 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 501.18 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 149,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,141.14/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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