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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 542.66 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 542.66 and 299.79 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 542.66 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/542.66 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 542.66 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 162,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,682.54/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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