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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 451.40 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 451.40 and 276.32 is: 412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 451.40 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/451.40 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 451.40 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 124,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,727.21/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.13

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