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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.96, 420.60 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.96, 420.60 and 276.16 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.96 : 420.60 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.96/420.60 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.96x = 420.60 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.96x = 116,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,152.90/304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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