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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 450.60 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 450.60 and 262.20 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 450.60 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/450.60 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 450.60 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 118,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,147.32/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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