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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 463.52 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 463.52 and 276.96 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 463.52 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/463.52 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 463.52 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 128,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,376.50/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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