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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.45 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.45 and 289.35 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.45 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.45 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.45 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 119,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,921.11/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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