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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.34 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.34 and 299.04 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.34 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.34 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.34 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 164,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,872.71/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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