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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 502.21 and 297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 502.21 and 297.65 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 502.21 = 297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/502.21 = 297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 502.21 × 297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 149,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,482.81/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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