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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 412.27 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 412.27 and 273.98 is: 377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 412.27 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/412.27 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 412.27 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 112,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,950.99/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.66

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