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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.78 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.78 and 299.27 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.78 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.78 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.78 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 164,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,831.14/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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