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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 427.53 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 427.53 and 299.35 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 427.53 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/427.53 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 427.53 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 127,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,978.67/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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