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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 459.50 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 459.50 and 277.53 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 459.50 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/459.50 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 459.50 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 127,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,523.65/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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