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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 450.41 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 450.41 and 287.61 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 450.41 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/450.41 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 450.41 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 129,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,540.98/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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