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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 446.94 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 446.94 and 270.52 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 446.94 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/446.94 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 446.94 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 120,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,902.62/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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