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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 539.48 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 539.48 and 299.22 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 539.48 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/539.48 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 539.48 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 161,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,423.21/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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