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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 447.60 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 447.60 and 263.50 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 447.60 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/447.60 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 447.60 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 117,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,942.60/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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