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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 448.76 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 448.76 and 266.91 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 448.76 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/448.76 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 448.76 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 119,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,777.20/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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