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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 413.32 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 413.32 and 241.76 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 413.32 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/413.32 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 413.32 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 99,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,924.24/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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