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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 449.07 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 449.07 and 258.98 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 449.07 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/449.07 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 449.07 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 116,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,297.90/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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