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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 453.28 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 453.28 and 273.96 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 453.28 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/453.28 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 453.28 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 124,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,180.59/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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