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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 449.04 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 449.04 and 260.72 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 449.04 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/449.04 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 449.04 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 117,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,073.71/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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