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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 572.64 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 572.64 and 299 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 572.64 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/572.64 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 572.64 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 171,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,219.36/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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