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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 380.36 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 380.36 and 263.12 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 380.36 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/380.36 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 380.36 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 100,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,077.11/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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