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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.54, 412.94 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.54, 412.94 and 295.43 is: 407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.54 : 412.94 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.54/412.94 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.54x = 412.94 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.54x = 121,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,991.32/299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.27

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