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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 412.89 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 412.89 and 252.75 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 412.89 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/412.89 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 412.89 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 104,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,357.95/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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