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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 463.41 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 463.41 and 276.51 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 463.41 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/463.41 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 463.41 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 128,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,137.50/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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