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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 412.73 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 412.73 and 276.10 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 412.73 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/412.73 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 412.73 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 113,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,954.75/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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