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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 515.03 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 515.03 and 299.43 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 515.03 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/515.03 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 515.03 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 154,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,213.94/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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