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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 414.06 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 414.06 and 271.56 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 414.06 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/414.06 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 414.06 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 112,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,442.13/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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