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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 539.56 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 539.56 and 299.30 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 539.56 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/539.56 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 539.56 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 161,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,487.98/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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