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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.46, 543.93 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.46, 543.93 and 297.70 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.46 : 543.93 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.46/543.93 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.46x = 543.93 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.46x = 161,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,927.96/363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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