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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 411.54 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 411.54 and 265.84 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 411.54 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/411.54 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 411.54 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 109,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,403.79/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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