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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 559.16 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 559.16 and 299.64 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 559.16 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/559.16 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 559.16 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 167,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,545.20/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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