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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 413.30 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 413.30 and 262.85 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 413.30 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/413.30 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 413.30 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 108,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,634.50/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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