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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.84 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.84 and 277.22 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.84 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.84 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.84 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 124,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,702.13/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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