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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 447.61 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 447.61 and 263.49 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 447.61 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/447.61 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 447.61 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 117,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,940.76/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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