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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.81, 1,373.90 and 299.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.81, 1,373.90 and 299.35 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.81 : 1,373.90 = 299.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.81/1,373.90 = 299.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.81x = 1,373.90 × 299.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.81x = 411,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,279.65/915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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