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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 411.77 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 411.77 and 292.64 is: 403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 411.77 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/411.77 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 411.77 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 120,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,498.91/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.01

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