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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.13 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.13 and 276.54 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.13 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.13 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.13 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 125,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,861.65/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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