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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 508.62 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 508.62 and 299.22 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 508.62 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/508.62 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 508.62 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 152,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,189.28/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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