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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.99, 565.54 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.99, 565.54 and 299.33 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.99 : 565.54 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.99/565.54 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.99x = 565.54 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.99x = 169,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,283.09/409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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