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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 414.19 and 284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 414.19 and 284.67 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 414.19 = 284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/414.19 = 284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 414.19 × 284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 117,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,907.47/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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