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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 546.90 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 546.90 and 299.96 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 546.90 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/546.90 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 546.90 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 164,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,048.12/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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