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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.11, 380.15 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.11, 380.15 and 257.48 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.11 : 380.15 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.11/380.15 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.11x = 380.15 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.11x = 97,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,880.22/276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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