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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.79 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.79 and 275.52 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.79 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.79 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.79 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 114,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,833.98/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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