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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 413.70 and 294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 413.70 and 294.55 is: 407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 413.70 = 294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/413.70 = 294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 413.70 × 294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 121,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,855.34/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.27

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