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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 503.64 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 503.64 and 299.34 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 503.64 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/503.64 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 503.64 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 150,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,759.60/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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