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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 417.80 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 417.80 and 276.76 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 417.80 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/417.80 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 417.80 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 115,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,630.33/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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