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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 414.99 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 414.99 and 253.60 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 414.99 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/414.99 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 414.99 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 105,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,242.76/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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