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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 413.87 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 413.87 and 262.35 is: 362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 413.87 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/413.87 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 413.87 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 108,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,577.48/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.81

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