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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 411.86 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 411.86 and 254.77 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 411.86 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/411.86 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 411.86 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 104,929.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,929.18/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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