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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 449.82 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 449.82 and 276.75 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 449.82 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/449.82 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 449.82 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 124,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487.69/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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