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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.59 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.59 and 297.99 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.59 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.59 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.59 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 131,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,587.91/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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