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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.40 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.40 and 276.52 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.40 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.40 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.40 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 128,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,139.37/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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