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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 413.17 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 413.17 and 264.26 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 413.17 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/413.17 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 413.17 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 109,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,184.68/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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