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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 418.81 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 418.81 and 276.77 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 418.81 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/418.81 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 418.81 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 115,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,914.04/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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