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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 413.37 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 413.37 and 266.58 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 413.37 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/413.37 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 413.37 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 110,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,196.17/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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