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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 548.24 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 548.24 and 297.59 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 548.24 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/548.24 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 548.24 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 163,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,146.51/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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