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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 417.48 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 417.48 and 276.02 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 417.48 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/417.48 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 417.48 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 115,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,232.83/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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