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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 453.15 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 453.15 and 273.75 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 453.15 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/453.15 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 453.15 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 124,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,049.81/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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