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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 545.12 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 545.12 and 299.32 is: 449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 545.12 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/545.12 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 545.12 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 163,165.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,165.32/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.00

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