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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 464.04 and 276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 464.04 and 276.81 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 464.04 = 276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/464.04 = 276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 464.04 × 276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 128,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,450.91/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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