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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 414 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 414 and 295.71 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 414 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/414 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 414 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 122,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,423.94/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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