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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 413.48 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 413.48 and 260.30 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 413.48 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/413.48 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 413.48 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 107,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,627.43/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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