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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 412.13 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 412.13 and 291.44 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 412.13 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/412.13 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 412.13 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 120,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,107.65/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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