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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.03, 503.16 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.03, 503.16 and 299.42 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.03 : 503.16 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.03/503.16 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.03x = 503.16 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.03x = 150,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,653.65/365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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