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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 411.62 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 411.62 and 257.72 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 411.62 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/411.62 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 411.62 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 106,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,079.36/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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