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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 475.01 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 475.01 and 299.55 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 475.01 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/475.01 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 475.01 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 142,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,287.75/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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