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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 545.27 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 545.27 and 299.26 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 545.27 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/545.27 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 545.27 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 163,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,177.50/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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