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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 412.31 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 412.31 and 268.85 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 412.31 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/412.31 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 412.31 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 110,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,849.54/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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