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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 413.06 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 413.06 and 262.10 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 413.06 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/413.06 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 413.06 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 108,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,259.65/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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