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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.88 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.88 and 289.52 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.88 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.88 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.88 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 119,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,826.54/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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