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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 551.91 and 299.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 551.91 and 299.66 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 551.91 = 299.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/551.91 = 299.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 551.91 × 299.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 165,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,385.35/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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