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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 502.28 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 502.28 and 299.50 is: 412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 502.28 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/502.28 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 502.28 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 150,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,432.86/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.62

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