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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 450.27 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 450.27 and 276.33 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 450.27 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/450.27 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 450.27 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 124,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,423.11/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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