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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 449.27 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 449.27 and 258.05 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 449.27 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/449.27 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 449.27 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 115,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,934.92/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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