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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.78, 413.76 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.78, 413.76 and 279.26 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.78 : 413.76 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.78/413.76 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.78x = 413.76 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.78x = 115,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,546.62/299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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