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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 414.56 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 414.56 and 262.85 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 414.56 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/414.56 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 414.56 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 108,965.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,965.78/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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