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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 412.80 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 412.80 and 267.92 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 412.80 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/412.80 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 412.80 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 110,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,597.38/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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