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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.79, 542.91 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.79, 542.91 and 199.59 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.79 : 542.91 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.79/542.91 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.79x = 542.91 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.79x = 108,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,359.41/361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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