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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 411.24 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 411.24 and 259.44 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 411.24 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/411.24 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 411.24 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 106,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,692.11/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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