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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 550.98 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 550.98 and 299.07 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 550.98 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/550.98 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 550.98 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 164,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,781.59/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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