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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 466.35 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 466.35 and 276.54 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 466.35 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/466.35 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 466.35 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 128,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,963.20/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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