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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 412.07 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 412.07 and 299.07 is: 412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 412.07 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/412.07 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 412.07 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 123,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236.28/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.07

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