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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 412.90 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 412.90 and 266.63 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 412.90 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/412.90 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 412.90 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 110,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,088.80/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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