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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 535.05 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 535.05 and 299.04 is: 412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 535.05 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/535.05 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 535.05 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 160,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,001.35/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.67

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