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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.05, 552.09 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.05, 552.09 and 299.41 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.05 : 552.09 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.05/552.09 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.05x = 552.09 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.05x = 165,301.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,301.27/368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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