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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 463.40 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 463.40 and 275.12 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 463.40 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/463.40 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 463.40 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 127,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,490.61/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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