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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 489 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 489 and 299.62 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 489 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/489 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 489 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 146,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,514.18/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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