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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 410.26 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 410.26 and 293.76 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 410.26 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/410.26 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 410.26 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 120,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,517.98/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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