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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 500.76 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 500.76 and 297.44 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 500.76 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/500.76 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 500.76 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 148,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,946.05/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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