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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 449.00 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 449.00 and 276.55 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 449.00 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/449.00 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 449.00 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 124,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,167.32/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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