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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 502.76 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 502.76 and 299.04 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 502.76 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/502.76 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 502.76 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 150,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,345.35/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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