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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 417.76 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 417.76 and 276.16 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 417.76 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/417.76 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 417.76 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 115,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,368.60/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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