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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.42 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.42 and 299.69 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.42 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.42 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.42 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 145,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,475.52/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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