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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.57, 476.99 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.57, 476.99 and 299.44 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.57 : 476.99 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.57/476.99 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.57x = 476.99 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.57x = 142,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,829.89/345.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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