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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 449.96 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 449.96 and 283.34 is: 425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 449.96 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/449.96 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 449.96 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 127,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,491.37/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.30

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