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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 546.18 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 546.18 and 299.20 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 546.18 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/546.18 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 546.18 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 163,417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,417.06/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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