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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 413.73 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 413.73 and 289.92 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 413.73 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/413.73 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 413.73 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 119,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,948.60/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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