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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 423.90 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 423.90 and 292.41 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 423.90 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/423.90 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 423.90 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 123,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,952.60/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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