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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.12 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.12 and 273.84 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.12 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.12 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.12 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 125,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,725.42/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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