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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 414.22 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 414.22 and 275.08 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 414.22 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/414.22 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 414.22 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 113,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,943.64/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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