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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 502.57 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 502.57 and 297.22 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 502.57 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/502.57 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 502.57 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 149,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,373.86/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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