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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 449.37 and 277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 449.37 and 277.01 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 449.37 = 277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/449.37 = 277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 449.37 × 277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 124,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,477.74/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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