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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412 and 265.90 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 109,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,550.80/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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