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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 447.47 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 447.47 and 263.31 is: 393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 447.47 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/447.47 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 447.47 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 117,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,823.33/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.06

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