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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 548.30 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 548.30 and 297.50 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 548.30 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/548.30 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 548.30 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 163,117.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,117.25/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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