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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 416.76 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 416.76 and 276.08 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 416.76 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/416.76 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 416.76 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 115,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,059.10/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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