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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.40, 557.64 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.40, 557.64 and 299.04 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.40 : 557.64 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.40/557.64 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.40x = 557.64 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.40x = 166,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,756.67/371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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