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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 461.58 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 461.58 and 275.56 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 461.58 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/461.58 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 461.58 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 127,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,192.98/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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