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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.26, 417.39 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.26, 417.39 and 273.83 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.26 : 417.39 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.26/417.39 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.26x = 417.39 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.26x = 114,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,293.90/276.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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