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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 449.64 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 449.64 and 264.08 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 449.64 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/449.64 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 449.64 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 118,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,740.93/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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