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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.30, 541.53 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.30, 541.53 and 299.06 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.30 : 541.53 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.30/541.53 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.30x = 541.53 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.30x = 161,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,949.96/392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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