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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 412.83 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 412.83 and 294.03 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 412.83 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/412.83 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 412.83 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 121,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,384.40/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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