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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.73 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.73 and 269.88 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.73 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.73 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.73 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 111,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,657.45/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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