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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 555.96 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 555.96 and 299.68 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 555.96 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/555.96 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 555.96 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 166,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,610.09/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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