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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.84 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.84 and 276.88 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.84 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.84 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.84 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 124,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,828.58/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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