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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 546.57 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 546.57 and 299.82 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 546.57 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/546.57 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 546.57 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 163,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,872.62/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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