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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.80 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.80 and 290.99 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.80 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.80 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.80 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 120,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,702.51/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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