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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 413.90 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 413.90 and 265.98 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 413.90 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/413.90 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 413.90 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 110,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,090.34/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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