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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 451.74 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 451.74 and 261.92 is: 394.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 451.74 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/451.74 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 451.74 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 118,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,319.74/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.41

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