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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.07, 411.84 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.07, 411.84 and 267.77 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.07 : 411.84 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.07/411.84 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.07x = 411.84 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.07x = 110,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,278.40/276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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