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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 457.58 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 457.58 and 276.23 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 457.58 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/457.58 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 457.58 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 126,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,399.16/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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