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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 541.43 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 541.43 and 299.46 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 541.43 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/541.43 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 541.43 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 162,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,136.63/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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