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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 447.11 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 447.11 and 263.07 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 447.11 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/447.11 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 447.11 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 117,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,619.91/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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