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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 451.27 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 451.27 and 276.32 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 451.27 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/451.27 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 451.27 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 124,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,694.93/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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