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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 499.08 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 499.08 and 299.64 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 499.08 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/499.08 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 499.08 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 149,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,544.33/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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