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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 463.92 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 463.92 and 276.16 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 463.92 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/463.92 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 463.92 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 128,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,116.15/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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