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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 449.34 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 449.34 and 275.88 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 449.34 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/449.34 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 449.34 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 123,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,963.92/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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