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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 448.32 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 448.32 and 289.92 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 448.32 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/448.32 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 448.32 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 129,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,976.93/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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