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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 380.43 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 380.43 and 251.28 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 380.43 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/380.43 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 380.43 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 95,594.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,594.45/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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