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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 447.12 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 447.12 and 276.66 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 447.12 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/447.12 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 447.12 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 123,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,700.22/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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