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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 525.90 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 525.90 and 299 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 525.90 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/525.90 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 525.90 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 157,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,244.10/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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