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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 414.60 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 414.60 and 273.97 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 414.60 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/414.60 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 414.60 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 113,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,585.89/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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