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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 415.26 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 415.26 and 269.65 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 415.26 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/415.26 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 415.26 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 111,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,974.86/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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