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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.61, 418.12 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.61, 418.12 and 276.27 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.61 : 418.12 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.61/418.12 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.61x = 418.12 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.61x = 115,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,514.01/303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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