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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 502.55 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 502.55 and 297.62 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 502.55 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/502.55 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 502.55 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 149,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,572.43/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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