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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.05, 412.80 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.05, 412.80 and 267.91 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.05 : 412.80 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.05/412.80 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.05x = 412.80 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.05x = 110,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,593.25/299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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