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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.43 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.43 and 251.02 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.43 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.43 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.43 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 112,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,815.92/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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