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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.10 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.10 and 297.86 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 501.10 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/501.10 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 501.10 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 149,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,257.65/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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