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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 417.83 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 417.83 and 276.28 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 417.83 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/417.83 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 417.83 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 115,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,435.65/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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