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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 414.95 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 414.95 and 253.23 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 414.95 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/414.95 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 414.95 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 105,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,076.52/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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