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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 556.44 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 556.44 and 299.92 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 556.44 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/556.44 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 556.44 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 166,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,887.48/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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