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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 503.54 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 503.54 and 299.46 is: 413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 503.54 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/503.54 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 503.54 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 150,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,790.09/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.15

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