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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.24 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.24 and 275.52 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.24 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.24 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.24 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 114,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,131.40/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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