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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 543.56 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 543.56 and 297.45 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 543.56 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/543.56 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 543.56 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 161,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,680.43/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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