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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.85, 559.20 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.85, 559.20 and 299.04 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.85 : 559.20 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.85/559.20 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.85x = 559.20 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.85x = 167,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,225.34/372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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