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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 461.52 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 461.52 and 275.76 is: 413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 461.52 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/461.52 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 461.52 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 127,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,268.76/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.96

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