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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 449.67 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 449.67 and 292.79 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 449.67 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/449.67 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 449.67 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 131,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,658.88/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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