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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.28, 416.06 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.28, 416.06 and 240.64 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.28 : 416.06 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.28/416.06 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.28x = 416.06 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.28x = 100,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,120.68/276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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