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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 415.11 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 415.11 and 265.49 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 415.11 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/415.11 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 415.11 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 110,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,207.55/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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