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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.44 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.44 and 277.26 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.44 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.44 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.44 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 114,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,352.09/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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