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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 527.07 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 527.07 and 299.10 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 527.07 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/527.07 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 527.07 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 157,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,646.64/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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