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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 413.94 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 413.94 and 275.13 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 413.94 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/413.94 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 413.94 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 113,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,887.31/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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