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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 545.50 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 545.50 and 299.08 is: 449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 545.50 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/545.50 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 545.50 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 163,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,147.17/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.23

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