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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 412.92 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 412.92 and 279.72 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 412.92 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/412.92 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 412.92 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 115,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,501.98/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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