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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 433.74 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 433.74 and 299.92 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 433.74 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/433.74 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 433.74 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 130,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,087.30/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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