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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 460.19 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 460.19 and 275.53 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 460.19 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/460.19 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 460.19 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 126,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,796.15/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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