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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 381.03 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 381.03 and 263.04 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 381.03 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/381.03 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 381.03 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 100,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,226.13/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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