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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 414.37 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 414.37 and 259.35 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 414.37 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/414.37 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 414.37 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 107,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,468.69/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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