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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 412.61 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 412.61 and 262.59 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 412.61 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/412.61 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 412.61 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 108,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.95/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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