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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 447.79 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 447.79 and 278.55 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 447.79 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/447.79 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 447.79 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 124,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,731.90/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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