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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 462.00 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 462.00 and 275.08 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 462.00 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/462.00 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 462.00 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 127,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,089.65/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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