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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.20 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.20 and 299.20 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.20 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.20 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.20 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 162,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,824.64/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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