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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 476.89 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 476.89 and 299.06 is: 412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 476.89 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/476.89 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 476.89 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 142,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,617.38/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.26

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