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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 412.93 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 412.93 and 292.75 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 412.93 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/412.93 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 412.93 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 120,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,885.26/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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