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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 448.28 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 448.28 and 277.76 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 448.28 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/448.28 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 448.28 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 124,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,516.07/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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