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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 419.85 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 419.85 and 276.30 is: 419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 419.85 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/419.85 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 419.85 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 116,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,004.56/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.85

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