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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 413.46 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 413.46 and 270.76 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 413.46 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/413.46 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 413.46 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 111,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,948.43/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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