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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 449.63 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 449.63 and 292.77 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 449.63 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/449.63 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 449.63 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 131,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,636.71/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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