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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 380.16 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 380.16 and 257.49 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 380.16 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/380.16 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 380.16 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 97,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,887.40/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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