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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.29, 539.34 and 299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.29, 539.34 and 299.11 is: 449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.29 : 539.34 = 299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.29/539.34 = 299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.29x = 539.34 × 299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.29x = 161,321.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,321.99/359.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.00

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