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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 412.05 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 412.05 and 267.76 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 412.05 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/412.05 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 412.05 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 110,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,330.51/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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