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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 418.79 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 418.79 and 290.99 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 418.79 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/418.79 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 418.79 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 121,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,860.15/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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