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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 420.92 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 420.92 and 276.40 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 420.92 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/420.92 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 420.92 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 116,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,342.29/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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