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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 459.87 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 459.87 and 276.52 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 459.87 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/459.87 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 459.87 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 127,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,163.25/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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