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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.30, 1,073.08 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.30, 1,073.08 and 276.76 is: 415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.30 : 1,073.08 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.30/1,073.08 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.30x = 1,073.08 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.30x = 296,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,985.62/715.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.19

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