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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 411.81 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 411.81 and 292.67 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 411.81 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/411.81 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 411.81 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 120,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,522.37/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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