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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 542.46 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 542.46 and 299.04 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 542.46 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/542.46 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 542.46 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 162,217.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,217.24/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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