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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 411.36 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 411.36 and 275.10 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 411.36 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/411.36 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 411.36 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 113,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,165.14/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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