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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 513.95 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 513.95 and 299.50 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 513.95 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/513.95 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 513.95 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 153,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,924.71/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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