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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 451.31 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 451.31 and 275.89 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 451.31 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/451.31 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 451.31 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 124,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,510.54/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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