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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 547.16 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 547.16 and 299.47 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 547.16 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/547.16 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 547.16 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 163,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,857.70/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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