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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 521.28 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 521.28 and 299.22 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 521.28 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/521.28 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 521.28 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 155,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,977.40/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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