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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.46 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.46 and 299.38 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.46 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.46 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.46 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 163,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,299.81/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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