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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 432 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 432 and 299.36 is: 412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 432 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/432 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 432 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 129,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,323.52/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.49

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