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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 413.55 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 413.55 and 274.89 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 413.55 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/413.55 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 413.55 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 113,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,680.76/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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