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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.02, 413.62 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.02, 413.62 and 255.77 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.02 : 413.62 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.02/413.62 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.02x = 413.62 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.02x = 105,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,788.88/276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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