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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.09 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.09 and 286.42 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.09 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.09 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.09 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 118,317.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,317.24/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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