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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 381.24 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 381.24 and 259.60 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 381.24 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/381.24 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 381.24 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 98,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,969.90/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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