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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 412.49 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 412.49 and 287.75 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 412.49 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/412.49 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 412.49 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 118,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,695.75/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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