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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 450.48 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 450.48 and 278.16 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 450.48 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/450.48 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 450.48 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 125,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,305.52/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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