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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 455.10 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 455.10 and 275.40 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 455.10 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/455.10 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 455.10 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 125,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,334.54/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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