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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 411.42 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 411.42 and 265.28 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 411.42 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/411.42 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 411.42 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 109,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,141.50/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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