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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 550.83 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 550.83 and 299.12 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 550.83 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/550.83 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 550.83 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 164,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,764.27/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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